Adding the lead synth

So now that we've laid down our rhythm foundation it's time to add our lead synthesizer.…So I am going to go click this plus button on the bottom left-hand corner of the…screen to create a new software instrument track and click Create.…If you are not seeing your Instrument Browser on the right-hand side, just…double-click the piano.…And I'm going to go to Synth Leads>Arena Run.…And I am going to hit Shift+Command+K to make the onboard keyboard pop-up here.… [Lead synth demo]…This instrument is nothing but a good time, but I am going to take it an octave higher, actually.…

I don't want these frequencies overlapping with my bass frequencies.…I want to just kind of have a bigger distinction between them.…Now as before, I am going to be using my MIDI controller keyboard that you are…not currently seeing on screen here, because I'm not the best keyboard player.…I have also slowed down the tempo a little bit to that end.…And now I'm going to go ahead and record this keyboard melody and it's going to…

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9/30/2009

Understanding how a post-production application like After Effects fits within a larger workflow can be valuable. After Effects Project Workflow shows how to integrate the various parts of the Adobe Production Premium suite and other applications with After Effects in a real-world project. Adobe Certified Instructor and Expert Chad Perkins explores this integration as he creates an interesting project, building with static images, animation, sound, particles, video effects, and 3D elements to produce an impressive final project. Chad explains the creative process from paper to final project, and shows all the steps in between. Exercise files accompany this course.

Topics include:

Planning a project in pre-production

Creating a 3D robot in Cinema 4D

Using kuler to establish a color palette

Learning how to design a motion graphics project from an artistic perspective

Preparing Photoshop and Illustrator content for animation in After Effects